Assistant Head of Physical Education
Wollaston School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2A - £3,017 PA
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2022
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of PE to assist in leading the PE faculty. This role has arisen due to the promotion of the current post holder and is a great opportunity for any aspiring middle leaders and or curriculum leaders. The candidate will have the necessary skills to lead the KS4 GCSE PE Examination course and the KS4 Core PE Provision. Wollaston PE department is a large and dynamic faculty.
The department is very well resourced with a wide range of newly updated facilities. The PE department consists of 8 PE specialists and the successful candidate will have the necessary experience and skills to work and lead alongside the Head of Faculty. The ability and experience of teaching Netball and Hockey to a high level and KS5 is preferable also.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher.
- To continue one’s own personal development as agreed with the relevant Line Manager.
- To act as a Form Tutor and carry out the duties associated with the role as outlined in the generic job description.
- To play a full part in the life of the school community to support its distinctive aims and ethos, and to encourage staff and students to follow this example. The support of extra-curricular provision that is a PE department priority.
LEADERSHIP OF GCSE PE COURSE ROLE & ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead & be responsible for the administration and delivery of the GCSE PE examination course.
- To lead the organisation and preparation of examination and assessment resources and schedules throughout the year.
- Work alongside the Head of Faculty in leading the Teaching & Learning, across the GCSE PE classes, as well as marking and feedback within the PE departments policies. Maintaining the high expectations of the staff and students within PE.
LEADERSHIP OF KS3 PROVISION IN PE ROLE & ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead the development of KS3 PE delivery, across the PE faculty.
- Maintain and enhance the schemes of work and learning pathway. Enabling broader learning opportunities throughout the PE curriculum from Year 7 to Year 9.
- Assist the Head of Faculty in providing an inclusive curriculum, that enables all learners of all abilities, including the SEND students.
- Leading the assessment and progress of students within KS3 PE lessons.
- To assist with the management and development of the Extra-Curricular PE programme.
Closing date for applications: Please submit your application by 9am Monday 12th December 2022 to Miss Annabelle White, on HR@wollaston-school.net
Interviews will take place: Interviews will take place on Thursday 15th December 2022
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About Wollaston School
- Wollaston School
- Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough
- Northamptonshire
- NN29 7PH
- United Kingdom
Wollaston School is a large, rural community school located in a village setting about 15 minutes drive from Northampton. The student intake draws on nearby villages and the towns of Earls Barton, Wellingborough, and Irchester. We have over 1400 students on roll with approximately 240 students in the Sixth Form. The school is over-subscribed. Wollaston School was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2023.
We are a school that takes great pride in our central purpose - to prepare every student for success. Success in academic qualifications, success in a wide range of extra-curricular and leadership activities and success in every individual’s personal and social development. We work towards this mission through a focus on exceptional levels of pastoral support and an academic and enrichment programme designed to ensure that every individual reaches their true potential.
At Wollaston, we believe in aiming high. We target excellence with the utmost commitment, but we also remember that a truly inspiring education is one that is filled with joy, laughter and happiness. We are also a school that is led by our values. We value honesty, kindness and tolerance. We embrace individuality as well as collective responsibility, we celebrate diversity, promote equality of opportunity, and we are a community which supports every individual to achieve all that they are capable of.
For most students, Wollaston School provides an education which lasts for seven years, from age 11 to age 18. Our ambition is to ensure that at the end of that journey, every student is ready to take their place in society as positive, purposeful, ethical and well qualified individuals.
Life at Wollaston School is characterised by an ethos of warmth, respect and ambition. We value effective working relationships with parents and we believe in delivering a high quality professional service in every aspect of our work. We offer a broad and exciting curriculum, expert teaching and high standards of academic achievement. We promote impeccable standards of behaviour and we expect the very best of every individual who walks through our doors. We are a team of staff and students who are committed to ensuring that our school is a truly exceptional place of learning.
Welcome to Wollaston School. If you would like to see us at work, please book a visit; we would be proud to show you our school.
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